Vocabulary
These southern states said that slavery was legal (or allowed).
Slave States
Congress is part of the Legislative Branch. What two groups make up Congress?
House of Representatives
Senators
How were slaves treated?
They were treated as property (bought/sold). They worked long hours, had no rights and were not paid.
Who was the President during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Where did the soldiers train for war? Where it is located in Wisconsin?
They trained at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin.
These northern states said slavery was illegal (and it was not allowed).
Free States
How many articles and amendments does the Constitution have?
There are 7 Articles and 27 Amendments.
Harriet Tubman
How many soldiers were recruited for the Civil War?
More than 80,000 soldiers served in the Civil War.
Why did Governor Randall ask the state for funds?
They needed funds for equipment and training.
This is a person who is working to end slavery before the Civil War.
Abolitionist
Which branch carries out the laws?
Executive Branch
This person helped Joshua Glover escape to Canada. He gave a powerful speech to abolitionists outside the Milwaukee courthouse, surrounded the jail, broke down its door and rescued Glover. (We watched a video in class.)
Sherman Booth
This political party originated in Ripon. It formed to take a stand against slavery in the United States. What was it called?
It was called the Republican Party.
What did the training look like for soldiers?
Soldiers trained for up to seven hours a day. They learned how to be soldiers. This means they practiced following orders, firing their weapons, marching, and recognizing different bugle calls.
This law forced people to return slaves to their own, even if they were against slavery.
Fugitive Slave Act
Who is known as the "Father" of the Constitution?
James Madison was known as the "Father" because he came up with most of the ideas.
This was a network of abolitionists who helped fugitive slaves find their way to Free States or to Canada before the Civil War. What was it called?
Underground Railroad
Who got Wisconsin ready for the Civil War? Name at least two people.
President Lincoln and Governor Randall were the first to call up troops or ask men to volunteer to fight.
Why weren't black men able to serve in the regiment as white men?
There was segregation at this time so they had to be separated.
This law passed by Congress had several parts: First, California could enter the Union as a Free State. Second, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah became territories - neither slave nor free. Third, slaves could no longer be bought and sold in Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. Finally, the Fugitive Slave Act was passed. What law was this?
Compromise of 1850
How do states decide how many senators and representatives they get?
Each state gets two senators. Representatives are based on population.
Why did Joshua Glover go all the way to Canada?
Due to the Fugitive Slave Act, all citizens were required to help return fugitive slaves to their owners (even if they were a free state). So, Glover went to Canada where he was left alone.
Why were Cordelia Harvey and Lucius Fairchild important people during the Civil War?
Cordelia Harvey was known as the "Wisconsin Angel." She visited the wounded soldiers and petitioned for more hospitals. Lucius Fairchild fought in the second Wisconsin Regiment and served as commander at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Who was recruited for the war? How?
At first, white men - farmers, miners, workers, students - between the ages of 18 and 45 were recruited. Later on, all men (regardless of skin color) were able to volunteer.
Advertising was done with posters!